Smart assistive stick for visually impaired people

Shinde, Vidya M and Pawar, Shivanjali Ninad and Wangane, Nandinee Anil and Salve, Sampoorna Sampat and Wandhekar, Swapnali Rajendra (2025) Smart assistive stick for visually impaired people. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 14 (2). pp. 110-116. ISSN 2582-8266

The "Smart Assistive Stick for Visually Impaired People" uses sophisticated real-time object identification and audio feedback to improve mobility and safety for those with visual impairments. The YOLO (You Only Look Once) object detection method is used by the system to quickly identify and recognize nearby obstacles. The stick's incorporation of an aural feedback mechanism enhances navigation in a variety of contexts by providing the user with vital environmental information. This study examines the state of assistive technology, identifies gaps in current solutions, and presents our system's innovative method of fusing real-time aural help with computer vision. Along with suggested fixes to improve system reliability, major issues like accuracy under various lighting circumstances and real-time processing constraints are discussed. Additionally, this evaluation assesses how well the system performs in real-world situations and investigates its possibilities for further development, such as better item detection models, sensor integration, and wider applications in smart environments. With this project, we hope to make a contribution to the expanding field of assistive technologies by giving people with visual impairments a safer navigation aid that is easier to use and more effective.